 | 2018 Soldaat - Sadie Family Wines | € 41,14 (€ 49,78) |
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Bijna vijftig jaar terug werd Grenache Noir aangeplant op Piekenierskloof op 708m hoogte. De 2018 is lichtvoetiger en balanceert tussen frisheid en structuur. Stralend fris met wilde aardbeitjes en florale toetsen in een fijne greep van tannine. De vinificatie en élevage op ciment verleent een frisse vitaliteit die voorlopig nog rust vereist. VOLGENS EBEN SADIE For no other reason than the higher altitude, the 2018 Soldaat actually held up quite well in comparison with many other vineyards. This year the fruit is extremely restrained and bright: almost like barely ripe pomegranates and cherry flavours. The bright red fruit is very much underplayed with an earthy and meaty mouth feel and it is clearly one of those vintages that, in time, will develop forest floor characters. Currently this wine is very restrained. IN DE PERS 95 Neal Martin – vinous.com (November 2019) The 2018 Soldaat is pure Grenache Noir from Piekenierskloof. It offers earthy red berry fruit on the nose, touches of wild heather and fynbos emerging with time and lending wonderful complexity. The palate is well balanced with a fleshy opening. There are layers of vibrant red cherry and strawberry fruit laced with white pepper and sage toward the persistent finish. Yet there is an approachability to this Soldaat that means it will be difficult to resist in its youth. Drink 2021-2042. 89+ Anthony Muelller – The Wine Advocate Issue # 245 – roberparker.com (Oktober 2019) An unwooded expression of Grenache, the 2018 Old Vine Series Soldaat begins with a light floral nose with a dusty red-fruited core. Immediately on the palate, there's a tight mineral grip, that almost robs the elegance and enjoyment away from the fruit. Fresh and firm, the mineral backbone drives through the mid-palate ending with a long and pure expression that is medium-bodied, with slightly chalky tannins, leaving me wanting just a bit less rigidity. This will mellow in time. Drink 2021-2035. Tim James – winemag.co.za (Juli 2019) Piekenierskloof grenache. Picked at usual ripeness but a small crop. Only concrete maturation. Subtle dark, spiced perfume. Bright red fruit. Very decent acidity. Depth of flavour. Very precise, clean. Fresh. Young and tight, touch of rawness, but already delectable. Slightly austere purity. Sadie Family WinesWinery of the Year - Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2015 SadieThe Swartland Independent Producers veranderen Zuid Afrika als wijnland. Hun pionier is één van de beste wijnmakers ter wereld (en een ervaren surfer) genaamd Eben Sadie. Hij wordt vereerd als National Treasure en gamechanger. Hij ontgint wonderlijke terroirs, herstelt verwaarloosde bushvines en leidt de avant-garde in doordachte wijnbouw en vinificatie. Zijn Columella en Palladius zijn de eerste Afrikaanse Grands Vins. Daarnaast biedt zijn iconische “Ouwingerdreeks” kleine loten eigenzinnige bewaarwijnen uit specifieke climats. Appreciëer deze boeiende en betekenisvolle wijnen zolang de voorraad strekt. 2017 Winemakers' Winemaker Award, Institute of Masters of Wine Jane Masters MW, chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine - Eben’s determined search to produce outstanding wines has put Swartland and South Africa on the map. I am delighted that the Master of Wine Winemakers have rewarded his dedication and talent – it’s truly well deserved. |